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Provision of External Decoration 2025

EILDON HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of External Decoration 2025" was initiated by the Eildon Housing Association, a central purchasing body based in Selkirk, UK. The process, focused on the housing and community amenities sector, involved external decoration works across various sites in the Scottish Borders. This procurement was carried out through an open procedure and covered multiple lots. The procurement commenced with the tender stage, with submissions closing by 3 January 2025. The contract award stage followed, finalised by May 2025. Awards were made to Bell Group Limited and Finlaysons, both categorised as SMEs, marking the completion of this procurement process. Key contracts were signed by April 2025, illustrating a timely and efficient procurement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and decoration trades, particularly those specialising in exterior works. It is well-suited to SMEs with expertise in large-scale decoration projects. Companies able to respond to open tenders and meet public procurement standards will find substantial avenues for business growth, as shown by the award of the contracts to Bell Group Limited and Finlaysons. The Eildon Housing Association’s emphasis on community and housing amenities ensures that participating businesses will contribute to impactful and community-driven projects across the region, thus enhancing their market presence and showcasing their capabilities in delivering quality work.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Decoration 2025

Notice Description

External decoration to various sites across the Scottish Borders

Lot Information

Provision of External Decoration 2025 Area 2B

External decoration to various sites across the Scottish Borders

Provision of External Decoration 2025 Area 2A

External decoration to various sites within the Scottish Borders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783715
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529384
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45442100 - Painting work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EILDON HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SELKIRK
Postcode
TD7 5EB
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BELL GROUP

FINLAYSONS

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